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Cape Town Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch 3 Wineries
Cape Town Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch 3 Wineries★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (6,080)8hYou're picked up from your hotel and driven through three of Cape Town's top wine regions in a single day. You taste at three estates, walk through historic Stellenbosch, pair wines with cheese and sweet pairings, and see 15 wines total without arranging transport or managing timing yourself. The coach returns you to the city by early evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three major Cape wine regions in one day without arranging your own transport, managing timing between estates, or worrying about driving after tastings — the fixed itinerary and professional guide handle all of that.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 56View ›
Ziplining Cape Town: 7 cables above Table Mountain Reserve
Ziplining Cape Town: 7 cables above Table Mountain Reserve★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (4,959)2hZipline Cape Town is a guided activity at the Foot of Table Mountain Reserve where you cross seven cables totaling 2.3 kilometers, starting from platforms high in the mountain and descending through the fynbos landscape. The tour takes around 2 hours and includes transport from the meeting point, a live English-speaking guide, harness setup and one bottle of water per person. Arrive 20 minutes early for indemnity forms and harnessing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move through the landscape yourself rather than watch it from a vehicle—the cables and the walking between them are the whole day, and the height and the canyon views are what you come for. The 2-hour window suits a morning or afternoon slot alongside other Cape Town stops.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 66View ›
Cape Point and Boulders Beach Penguin Tour from Cape Town
Cape Point and Boulders Beach Penguin Tour from Cape Town★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (4,449)8hA full-day guided tour from Cape Town visits Boulders Beach penguin colony, Cape Point Nature Reserve and the Cape of Good Hope, with over an hour at the penguins and more than two hours to explore Cape Point and its UNESCO heritage site. A live English-speaking guide leads the route; hotel pickup is included, and you travel in an air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and WiFi. Entry fees to Cape Point and the penguin reserve are paid on the day (discounted rates apply for South African and SADC citizens).Is it for me?Choose this if you want to spend over an hour with the penguins and explore Cape Point thoroughly without deciding between a hiking day or a scenic drive—the tour includes both options so you pick your own pace.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 31View ›
Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town
Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (3,715)9h–10hA guided day tour from Cape Town covering the Cape Peninsula's main landmarks—Bo-Kaap, Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach penguin colony—with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a local guide in English. National park fees are optional at checkout; the boat trip to Duiker Island to see Cape fur seals and lunch in Simon's Town are at your own cost.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want the Cape Peninsula's main sights—from penguins to the Cape of Good Hope—in a single day without arranging your own transport or navigation. The guide's local knowledge and the fixed itinerary mean you move through multiple landscapes and towns without planning the stops yourself, though you'll decide at checkout whether to add national park fees and can opt into the seal-watching boat trip if you want it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −16%fromUS$ 57View ›
Cape Town: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Day Trip
Cape Town: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (2,354)10hYou’ll taste fresh koesisters in Bo-Kaap, ride up Table Mountain for sweeping city views, watch penguins shuffle across Boulders Beach, and feel ocean spray at Cape Point—all with stories from a local guide who knows every shortcut and secret spot. It’s not just sightseeing; it’s feeling Cape Town under your skin.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 66View ›
Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Optional Cruise
Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Optional Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (1,987)30m–2h 20mYou board an open-top double-decker at the V&A Waterfront and ride three separate loops covering 20 attractions: the city center and Table Mountain, the peninsula down to Hout Bay and Kirstenbosch Gardens, and the wine estates at Constantia. Commentary plays through a personal headset in your language, buses arrive frequently, and you hop off whenever something interests you — your ticket is valid all day. The Premium option adds a harbour cruise and sunset bus tour across two days.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to cover Cape Town's main attractions in a single day without renting a car or planning a route — the frequent buses and 20 stops mean you set the pace, and the included walking tours let you go deeper in neighborhoods that interest you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 25View ›
Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike Cape Town: Guided with headlamps
Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike Cape Town: Guided with headlamps★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (1,666)3h 30mLion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike is a guided hike up Cape Town's most photographed peak, where you climb 669 meters on steep and narrow terrain with steel chains and handles on two short pitches, then descend with headlamps provided. A professional guide leads the ascent at a steady pace; hotel pickup and drop-off are available on some options, and the hike takes around 3.5 hours. Not suitable for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or severe fear of heights; children must be accompanied by an adult, and minimum age is 8 years.Is it for me?Choose the private option if you want to set your own pace and timing with a guide who adjusts to your group alone. Pick a sunrise or sunset departure based on which light you want to photograph—sunrise means an early start and climbing through darkness, while sunset gives you daylight for the ascent and a lit city below as you descend. The no-transport options suit travelers staying near the trailhead or who prefer to arrange their own way there.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 63View ›
Cape Town Peninsula Tour: Cape of Good Hope, Penguins & Bo-Kaap
Cape Town Peninsula Tour: Cape of Good Hope, Penguins & Bo-Kaap★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (1,310)10hA guided Cape Town Peninsula tour covering Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Boulders Beach penguin colony, Bo-Kaap neighborhood, Chapman's Peak Drive, and exclusive stops at Noordhoek Farm Village and Misty Cliffs. Hotel pickup is included; the guide meets you in your hotel lobby between 7:30–8:30 AM and returns you by 5:30 PM. The VIP option includes skip-the-line entry at both Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach; the standard option requires card-only ticket purchase at the gate. Chapman's Peak toll fees are included in both options.Is it for me?The VIP option is worth it if you want to skip ticket queues at Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach—while other groups wait in the sun, you walk straight in and spend more time with the penguins and views. The standard option works if you don't mind buying cards-only tickets at the gate and have time to queue. Either way, the small-group format and registered guide mean you beat the tour bus crowds and get expert timing at each stop.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 60View ›
Cape Town Peninsula Tour: Boulders Penguins & Cape Point Full Day
Cape Town Peninsula Tour: Boulders Penguins & Cape Point Full Day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (1,265)9hA full-day guided tour of Cape Town's Peninsula covers Hout Bay, Boulders Beach, Chapman's Peak Drive, and Cape Point, with hotel pickup, a professional guide and driver, and small-group transport included. The tour runs nine hours and includes a 45-minute hike to Cape of Good Hope; Boulders Beach entry and Cape Point entry are optional paid additions. Bring comfortable shoes, water and a jacket for wind.Is it for me?Book this for a first or middle day in Cape Town when you want the Peninsula's main stops without arranging transport or a guide yourself — the small group and fixed schedule mean the day holds together, and you move through four landmarks instead of choosing between them.Free cancellation-40%Infants freefromUS$ 29View ›
Cape Town Wine Tour: Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, 8 Hours
Cape Town Wine Tour: Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, 8 Hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (1,161)8h 30mYou're driven through the Cape Winelands with a professional guide, stopping at estates for cheese and wine pairings, a sit-down restaurant lunch with wine service, a cellar tour, and champagne tasting. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with the day starting at 10am and ending by 6:30pm. The guide handles the route and the education; you handle the tasting.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste the Cape Winelands without driving yourself or planning which estates to visit — the guide handles the route, the timing, and the education, leaving you to focus on the wine.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 123View ›
Cape Town Day Tour: Table Mountain, Cape Point & Penguins
Cape Town Day Tour: Table Mountain, Cape Point & Penguins★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (1,158)9h–10hA guided day tour of Cape Town covering Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Cape Point and Boulders Beach penguin colony, with hotel pickup and all park entry tickets included. The tour runs nine to ten hours with stops for hiking, photography and lunch at a restaurant of your choice. Table Mountain access depends on weather; if the cable car closes, you can keep your ticket for another day or request a refund. The guide speaks English and adjusts the itinerary based on your interests.Is it for me?Choose the small group option to share costs with other travelers, or book privately if you're traveling with your own group and want your guide to adjust stops based on your interests.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 167View ›
Cape Winelands: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch Wine Tour with Lunch
Cape Winelands: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch Wine Tour with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (967)8hYou’ll spend your day exploring Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch with plenty of wine tastings—plus local cheeses and maybe even chocolate if it’s available. Lunch is relaxed and scenic, with mountains all around. It’s not rushed or fancy—just good food, good wine, and stories from your guide that stick with you longer than you’d expect.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 136View ›
Private Cape Peninsula Tour: Cape of Good Hope and Penguins
Private Cape Peninsula Tour: Cape of Good Hope and Penguins★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (777)8hA private full-day tour of Cape Town's Cape Peninsula with a personal guide and dedicated vehicle, letting you choose which stops matter most—Bo-Kaap, Chapman's Peak, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, and Boulders Beach penguin colony. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with toll fees and bottled water; the guide speaks English or French. Some stops carry optional add-ons (Seal Island boat trip, wine tasting, penguin entry) that you select at checkout depending on which tour option you book.Is it for me?Your personal guide navigates the Cape Peninsula's top landmarks—Good Hope, Cape Point, Penguin Colony, Chapman's Peak—while you decide the pace and which stops matter most.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −27%fromUS$ 205View ›
Knysna Ziplines: Longest & Highest Tour South Africa
Knysna Ziplines: Longest & Highest Tour South Africa★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (769)2hYou'll clip into a harness, cross multiple cables strung 200 meters above the Kranshoek Sanparks gorge, and land on platforms positioned across the landscape. All safety gear, water, and instruction are included; the course takes a few hours and demands moderate fitness and a comfort with heights. The cables are among the longest in South Africa, which is why the view keeps expanding instead of shrinking.Is it for me?Book this if you want the adrenaline of genuine height and distance — the cables are long enough and high enough that you feel both — and you're comfortable with a physical challenge that demands focus and moderate fitness.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 54View ›
Stellenbosch Private Wine Tour: Four Estates & Expert Guide
Stellenbosch Private Wine Tour: Four Estates & Expert Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (737)8hYou pick four wine estates in the Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, or Paarl regions—or let the guide suggest them based on what you drink. All tastings are included, transport is handled in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the day moves at your pace with a specialist guide who explains what's in the glass. No fixed itinerary, no group waiting, no surprise bills at the end.Is it for me?Right for wine enthusiasts who want to skip the group-tour clipboard and taste at estates they actually choose, with a guide who knows the industry. Plan for a full day out—that's what four estates and proper tastings require—but the pace is yours, not a schedule's.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 252View ›
Franschhoek Wine Tram from Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off & Coach
Franschhoek Wine Tram from Cape Town: Hop-On Hop-Off & Coach★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (689)8hYou travel from Cape Town by luxury coach, arriving in Franschhoek with a full-day hop-on hop-off tram ticket covering eight wine estates on a circular route. Visit four or five estates at your own pace, pay for tastings separately on the day, and return to Cape Town by early evening without driving or arranging logistics yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to explore Franschhoek's wine estates without renting a car or managing a fixed itinerary — the hop-on hop-off format and hourly tram schedule are what make it possible to taste where you want and skip what doesn't interest you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%fromUS$ 51View ›
Steam train Cape Town: Seven hours past Table Mountain
Steam train Cape Town: Seven hours past Table Mountain★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (646)10hYou board a steam train in Cape Town, ride past Table Mountain and over Sir Lowry's Pass to Elgin Railway Market, spend time at the market among local food and craft vendors, then return on the same train — all in one day. Return ticket, on-board restrooms, and a bar are included; the journey is seven hours total, and you set your own pace while you're on board.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to slow down and see the Cape Town landscape without driving — the train handles the route, and the seven-hour round trip means you're not rushing the views or the market stop.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 62View ›
Big Five Safari and Wine Tasting from Cape Town - One Day
Big Five Safari and Wine Tasting from Cape Town - One Day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (636)10hA full-day guided tour from Cape Town that pairs Breede River Valley wine tasting and mountain scenery with a Big Five safari at Aquila game reserve. The day includes hotel pickup and dropoff, a professional guide, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, wine tasting at Du Toitskloof Wines, lunch and a 2–3 hour game drive at the reserve. Game park entry is paid separately and includes a welcome drink and access to see lions, elephants, buffalo, leopard and rhino on the same afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want wine tasting and a Big Five safari in one day with a guide managing the route and timing, rather than piecing together separate experiences.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −37%fromUS$ 183View ›
Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape Point & Penguins Private Day Tour
Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape Point & Penguins Private Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (633)8h–11hYou’ll ride up Table Mountain early with your guide, stroll through Bo-Kaap’s colorful streets, drive Chapman’s Peak cliffs, sip wine overlooking vineyards, watch penguins at Boulders Beach, and eat fresh fish by Simon’s Town harbor—all with entry fees included and local insight along every stop.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 66View ›
Cape Town: Boulders Penguins, Cape Point & Chapman's Peak Drive
Cape Town: Boulders Penguins, Cape Point & Chapman's Peak Drive★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (632)5h–6hYou’ll ride along Cape Town’s dramatic coast with a small group, stopping for photos at St. James’ colorful huts before meeting African penguins at Boulders Beach. Walk among wild fynbos at Cape Point Nature Reserve and breathe in ocean air atop windswept cliffs—all with hotel pickup included.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 54View ›
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